Hawks in Oregon in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see hawks in Oregon. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 3,027 of the 27,612 sightings logged across the year (11%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for hawks in Oregon
11%
of yearly sightings
3,027
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
27,612
verified records a year
December 11.7%, January 11%, February 9.7%. Busiest month is December at 11.7%.
27,612 verified observations of hawks in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hawks are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
December
3,218 records (11.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 3,027 | 11% |
| February | 2,665 | 9.7% |
| March | 2,714 | 9.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,802 | 10.1% |
| May | 2,393 | 8.7% |
| June | 1,886 | 6.8% |
| July | 1,568 | 5.7% |
| August | 1,561 | 5.7% |
| September | 1,639 | 5.9% |
| October | 1,787 | 6.5% |
| November | 2,352 | 8.5% |
| Decemberpeak | 3,218 | 11.7% |
Hawks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-tailed Hawk | 9,593 |
| Bald Eagle | 7,739 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 2,542 |
| Northern Harrier | 2,240 |
| Swainson's Hawk | 1,121 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1,037 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 789 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 769 |
In Oregon, January carries 11% of the year's hawks sightings, about 2.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (9.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hawks most often recorded in Oregon are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Cooper's Hawk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which hawks you are most likely to see
- Red-tailed Hawk9,593 records
- Bald Eagle7,739 records
- Cooper's Hawk2,542 records
- Northern Harrier2,240 records
- Swainson's Hawk1,121 records
- Red-shouldered Hawk1,037 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hawks in Oregon in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 3,027 of the 27,612 verified hawks sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see hawks in Oregon?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of December, January and April.
What month is best for hawks in Oregon?+
December is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through December, January and April, based on 27,612 verified observations.
Which hawks are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Cooper's Hawk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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